The reading of court records has a peculiar charm. This book explores, through the court sources of the Engelberg monastery lordship around 1600, the question of what insights can be gained from court records. The remarkably well-preserved documentation of the small monastery lordship of Engelberg and the surprisingly straightforward judicial jurisdiction for pre-modern conditions allow for enlightening insights into the production of judicial documents and the function of judicial work. The court is utilized by both the authorities and the subjects. The key factor for the use of the court is the judicial offerings, which pertain not only to civil law but also to criminal law. The attractiveness of this public service creates the demand. The book tells the story of its restoration.